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Pakistan Minister Threatens to Ban Social Media Platforms Including X Over Cooperation Concerns
Dec 12, 2025 02:29 pm CST
Pakistan's Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has warned that the government may ban social media platforms that fail to cooperate with authorities, specifically targeting X for its minimal cooperation while investigations continue into Imran Khan's account activities despite his imprisonment since August 2023.
Historic Indian Artifacts Among 600 Valuable Items Stolen in Major UK Museum Heist
Dec 12, 2025 01:52 pm CST
Over 600 culturally significant items, including valuable Indian artifacts from the British Colonial era, were stolen during a nighttime heist at Bristol's British Empire and Commonwealth Collection. Police have released CCTV footage of four suspects and are seeking public assistance in solving this significant cultural theft that occurred on September 25.
US Pollster's Controversial Call to "De-Indianise" American Tech Companies Sparks Backlash Over H-1B Visa Program
Dec 12, 2025 12:41 pm CST
Mark Mitchell, a prominent US pollster, has ignited controversy by suggesting major US companies should "de-Indianise" and claiming that one H-1B worker equals the economic impact of ten undocumented immigrants. His remarks have sparked intense debate about immigration, employment practices in the tech industry, and discrimination against Indian professionals in America's technology sector, with many critics condemning his statements as racially motivated.
White House Explains Trump's Bandaged Hand: Result of Constant Handshaking and Aspirin Regimen
Dec 12, 2025 12:34 pm CST
The White House has addressed questions about President Donald Trump's bandaged right hand, attributing it to his frequent handshaking and daily aspirin regimen. As the oldest US president in history, Trump has defended his excellent health status while criticizing media scrutiny of his physical condition.
China's New Contraception Tax: Risks of Rising STDs and Unplanned Pregnancies Amid Population Growth Efforts
Dec 12, 2025 12:16 pm CST
China will implement a 13% value-added tax on contraceptives starting January 1, reversing decades of tax exemption in an effort to boost declining birth rates. Health experts warn this policy could lead to increased unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, particularly among economically vulnerable populations, as China grapples with its demographic crisis after years of restrictive family planning.
Crypto Tycoon Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years for $40 Billion Cryptocurrency Fraud
Dec 12, 2025 11:56 am CST
Former cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a US court for orchestrating a $40 billion fraud through his company Terraform Labs. Once celebrated in Forbes' 30 under 30 Asia list, Kwon created the "stablecoin" TerraUSD before its catastrophic collapse in 2022. After an international manhunt, he was arrested in Montenegro and now faces additional fraud charges in South Korea.
US and Japan Conduct Joint Military Drills Amid Growing Tensions with China in Indo-Pacific Region
Dec 12, 2025 11:44 am CST
US strategic bombers and Japanese fighter jets conducted joint military exercises near Japan's airspace as tensions with China escalate following radar-locking incidents and China-Russia joint bomber flights. The drills demonstrate the strong US-Japan alliance and their commitment to regional security amid deteriorating relations between Tokyo and Beijing.
Powerful 6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan Following Recent Seismic Activity
Dec 12, 2025 11:43 am CST
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan on Friday, prompting temporary tsunami warnings just days after a larger 7.5 tremor injured dozens in the region. Japan's position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" makes it highly seismically active, experiencing approximately 1,500 earthquakes annually. This recent seismic activity has renewed concerns following the catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster that claimed 18,500 lives.
Salvadoran Man Wrongfully Deported Under Trump Administration Freed by Federal Judge
Dec 12, 2025 11:28 am CST
A federal judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention after his wrongful deportation to El Salvador sparked national controversy. The Salvadoran national, who has an American wife and child in Maryland, was freed Thursday while fighting to remain in the US. The Department of Homeland Security has vowed to appeal what it calls "naked judicial activism," setting the stage for continued legal battles in a case highlighting contentious immigration enforcement practices under the Trump administration.
Disney's $1 Billion Investment in OpenAI: Licensing 200+ Iconic Characters for AI-Generated Content Creation
Dec 12, 2025 11:04 am CST
Disney and OpenAI have formed a groundbreaking three-year partnership worth $1 billion, allowing users to create AI-generated videos featuring over 200 iconic characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars franchises. This landmark deal represents the first major entertainment company embracing generative AI at scale while establishing new standards for responsible use of intellectual property in artificial intelligence content creation.